SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-067, also known as Barnitz Creek, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Ralph, Custer County, Oklahoma.
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Owned by the state and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet. Completed in 1957, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR Barnitz Creek, with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a normal storage of 106 acre-feet.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this site features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated very high, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. While the last inspection was conducted in 1980 with a frequency of 5 years, the condition assessment remains unrated. With its significant role in mitigating flood risks in the area, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-067 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
1310 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |